I was not going to start a new thread for 2016 for two reasons. Firstly; the amount of Co$ bad press last year was quite time consuming to keep up with and I had to start abbreviating the list of links the last 3 months of the year. Secondly; it seemed like hardly anyone was checking out my monthly installments of the thread. This made the task daunting and uninspiring, but I felt compelled at least to finish the year because I am not the type of person to quit a project before it is complete.

I guess my project over the past couple of years has some value because people can come and see the monthly lists all in one location instead of trying to compile them on their own or randomly going from link to link to link.

In other words, I decided to continue my project of collecting Co$ bad press for 2016. This year my lists will be a bit more abbreviated than the previous two years, and I decided to include Tony Ortega’s articles at the Underground Bunker as well – http://www.tonyortega.org. The only reason I did not include Tony’s articles in the past two years of threads is because anyone who reads or finds Tony Ortega’s articles on Scientology will find that he is a journalist who does his research and has enough guts to expose the truth about Scientology and it’s complex criminal activities on a daily basis. I was hoping that other media outlets would follow suit and begin to do some research on the complex shenanigans of the Church, it’s front groups, it’s leader and members.

SurvivingScientologyRadio.comSurviving Scientology Radio Episode 38 with Mike RinderMike Rinder voices new anecdotes and looks ahead to 2016. Mike Rinder rarely talks about the assault and battery. In this video he shares with us body assault while on the phone with Tom Tobin and Joe Childs of the Tampa bay Times.http://www.survivingscientologyradio.com/podcast/surviving-scientology-episode-38-with-mike-rinder/https://youtu.be/iCO_7gQeN5Q

NBC 4 – Washingtonnbcwashington.comFrederick Co., Scientology-Backed Group at OddsThe Church of Scientology is taking the Frederick County Council to court. It centers around plans to build a new drug rehab center at Trout Run. However, the Council is pushing back. News4's Mark Segraves takes us inside the legal fight.http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local ... 68211.html

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ross and Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 1): Going PreclearRoss and Carrie stop by “Big Blue”, Scientology’s L.A. Ideal Org. They come for the free personality test, but stay for two additional tests and a sales pitch. Do they sign up for classes? Does Carrie need to fix her relationship before it’s broken? Is Ross 100% American? Find out in the first part of the investigation you’ve all been waiting for.http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... g-preclear

Ross and Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 2): We Stand TallRoss continues taking his Personal Efficiency course, and Carrie visits the semi-exclusive Scientology New Year's party. Which one of them is accidentally sent into a Sea Org meeting? Who is given a free Church membership? What on Earth is an "upset"? And who the heck is Ross Blocker? The answers are within.http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... stand-tall

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Scientology: Belgium court acquits church of organised crime chargeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-12/b ... es/7241800*NOTE: There is a difference between a case being acquitted and a case being thrown out of court. This article was written on a slant to make the Church of Scientology look like the victim of religious prosecution.

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 3): Create-Create-CreateIt's the next leg in our bizarre and amazing Scientology journey. Ross moves on to Scientology's "advanced" personal efficiency course, and finds it anything but efficient. As the only student in the entire class, he gets the chance to ask a lot of good questions, and get a lot of strange answers. Meanwhile, Carrie listens along with you and marks every inefficient teaching with a slide whistle. Plus, we learn that the Scientologists already lied to Ross about one of their teachings. Check it out, and get confused!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... 3q62m56uuj

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 4): Dianetics and VolcanoesThe "fun" continues as Ross and Carrie get certified in Dianetics. The pair spend 22 hours at the Church over a single weekend, learning how experiences are encoded in our cells, what an "engram" is, and how to audit your friends for neither fun, nor profit. Plus, find out the secret menu item for Scientologist vegetarians. It's a super-sized MaxFunDrive episode!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... -volcanoes

The LipTV – MediaMahemScientology’s Darkest Secrets Revealed By President’s Ex-Wife Karen de la CarriereThe Church of Scientology’s innermost and darkest secrets are revealed by Karen de la Carriere, former wife of Scientology president Heber Jentzsch, who has faced harassment from the Church since leaving in 2010. Carriere describes how the Church cut her off from her son and hid his death from her. She details the church’s exploitation of children and explains why Scientology celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta turn a blind eye to the Church’s inhuman treatment of its members. Finally, we look at the 2008 Anonymous protest against the practices of the Church and the sadism of Scientology leader David Miscavige, in this uncensored Media Mayhem interview hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.https://youtu.be/P0dKTZCVTSs

Channel 3 KIII TV - South TexasPetition to replace Church of Scientology with HEB near UTThe Church of Scientology takes up prime real estate on Guadalupe Street that could better service the local community and UT students by replacing it with a HEB.http://www.kiiitv.com/story/31554066/pe ... eb-near-ut*NOTE: HEB is a grocery store. UT is the University of Texas.

Ethan McKinley’s QUESTIONABLESCIENTOLOGY EXPOSED: Tony OrtegaScientology has long been a mystery. A self proclaimed religion counting some of the most famous people on the planet as its members, but in recent years, many high profile defections have erupted from the church, along with stories of aliens, mind control and human rights abuses not just in the lower levels but also in the higher echelons of the leadership. Journalist, Tony Ortega is the Executive Editor of 'The Lip TV' and former editor of the Village Voice. Tony has been reporting on Scientology for over 20 years and is one of the world's foremost experts in exposing Scientology, not only on his blog, 'The Underground Bunker' but also in his book 'The Unbreakable Miss Lovely' and his contributions to HBO's documentary, 'Going Clear' that has been sending shockwaves around the world.https://youtu.be/vmgDXnACFuc

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Scientology: Belgium court acquits church of organised crime chargeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-12/b ... es/7241800*NOTE: There is a difference between a case being acquitted and a case being thrown out of court. This article was written on a slant to make the Church of Scientology look like the victim of religious prosecution.

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 3): Create-Create-CreateIt's the next leg in our bizarre and amazing Scientology journey. Ross moves on to Scientology's "advanced" personal efficiency course, and finds it anything but efficient. As the only student in the entire class, he gets the chance to ask a lot of good questions, and get a lot of strange answers. Meanwhile, Carrie listens along with you and marks every inefficient teaching with a slide whistle. Plus, we learn that the Scientologists already lied to Ross about one of their teachings. Check it out, and get confused!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... 3q62m56uuj

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 4): Dianetics and VolcanoesThe "fun" continues as Ross and Carrie get certified in Dianetics. The pair spend 22 hours at the Church over a single weekend, learning how experiences are encoded in our cells, what an "engram" is, and how to audit your friends for neither fun, nor profit. Plus, find out the secret menu item for Scientologist vegetarians. It's a super-sized MaxFunDrive episode!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... -volcanoes

The LipTV – MediaMahemScientology’s Darkest Secrets Revealed By President’s Ex-Wife Karen de la CarriereThe Church of Scientology’s innermost and darkest secrets are revealed by Karen de la Carriere, former wife of Scientology president Heber Jentzsch, who has faced harassment from the Church since leaving in 2010. Carriere describes how the Church cut her off from her son and hid his death from her. She details the church’s exploitation of children and explains why Scientology celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta turn a blind eye to the Church’s inhuman treatment of its members. Finally, we look at the 2008 Anonymous protest against the practices of the Church and the sadism of Scientology leader David Miscavige, in this uncensored Media Mayhem interview hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.https://youtu.be/P0dKTZCVTSs

Channel 3 KIII TV - South TexasPetition to replace Church of Scientology with HEB near UTThe Church of Scientology takes up prime real estate on Guadalupe Street that could better service the local community and UT students by replacing it with a HEB.http://www.kiiitv.com/story/31554066/pe ... eb-near-ut*NOTE: HEB is a grocery store. UT is the University of Texas.

Ethan McKinley’s QUESTIONABLESCIENTOLOGY EXPOSED: Tony OrtegaScientology has long been a mystery. A self proclaimed religion counting some of the most famous people on the planet as its members, but in recent years, many high profile defections have erupted from the church, along with stories of aliens, mind control and human rights abuses not just in the lower levels but also in the higher echelons of the leadership. Journalist, Tony Ortega is the Executive Editor of 'The Lip TV' and former editor of the Village Voice. Tony has been reporting on Scientology for over 20 years and is one of the world's foremost experts in exposing Scientology, not only on his blog, 'The Underground Bunker' but also in his book 'The Unbreakable Miss Lovely' and his contributions to HBO's documentary, 'Going Clear' that has been sending shockwaves around the world.https://youtu.be/vmgDXnACFuc

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 5): L. Ron Hubbard Life ExhibitionHoooo boy, more Scientology? Yes. Yes, it is. As our series rounds the midway point, join Ross and Carrie on a visit to the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition. Let your eyes widen as you hear the various questionable biographical details of the founder's life, from being the youngest-ever Eagle Scout to performing microbiological studies... by himself. Plus, Carrie tests the e-meter, Ross recounts a previous visit where he was ejected from the building, and we review the official Scientology literature on the controversial practice of "disconnecting" from loved ones who question the Church.http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... exhibition

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 6): The Celebrity CenterWe can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning than to enjoy a nice brunch at the Scientology Celebrity Center. We can think of few worse ways than to attend a breaking-into-the-industry seminar that starts 40 minutes late and goes for two hours. Find out how Tom Hanks made it big, and learn how to maximize your confront!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... ity-center

Ethan McKinley’s QUESTIONABLEESCAPING SCIENTOLOGY: Marc HeadleyBorn into the Church, raised within and working for Scientology from age 16, Marc was recruited into the elite Sea-Org. It was a dream come true for Marc when he began working at the prestigious Gold Base [International Headquarters] California. But all that glitters was not gold. Over the next 15 years Marc witnessed many human rights abuses, both to himself, friends and other members. Marc took it upon himself to escape.https://soundcloud.com/mckinleys-questi ... rc-headley

Porkins Policy RadioAaron Smith Levin on growing up in ScientologyFormer second-generation Scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin became a member of the Church of Scientology at around the age of 4, after his mother joined up in Philadelphia. Aaron details his life within Scientology, from joining staff at age 12, to signing his billion year Sea Org contract in his 20's, to eventually leaving the cult along with his wife and children. We discuss what it was like as a child growing up knowing nothing other than Scientology. We discuss how Scientology is often contradictory and at odds with its own belief system, along with the posthumous influence of L Ron Hubbard, regarded by Scientologists as both god and man.https://youtu.be/FtzHElC5Qj0

NPR – GPB News AtlantaChurch Of Scientology Expands Its Georgia PresenceEarlier this month, Georgia's first Ideal Church of Scientology opened its doors. The 45,000-square-foot mansion that houses the church is located in Sandy Springs, just outside Atlanta. We talk to a Scientologist from Atlanta about what draws him to the church, and how it has diversified. Then, we learn more about the church's practices and its history with journalist Tony Ortega of The Underground Bunker blog.http://gpbnews.org/post/church-scientol ... a-presence

The LipTV – MediaMahemScientology, Sexuality and Suicide with Former Scientologist Nora Crest Scientology’s problem with sexuality, gays, and gender fluidity is discussed with ex-Scientologist Nora Crest. Crest details growing up within the walls of the church, entering Sea Org and the dangers and consequences of sexual exploration under the watchful eye of the church. L. Ron Hubbard’s decidedly anti-gay positions, and how pressure within Scientology drove her to a harrowing suicide attempt is all exposed in this episode of Media Mayhem hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.https://youtu.be/pmRUQCSPSMY

ABC NewsScientology Leader David Miscavige's Father on David's Childhood, Why They Joined the ChurchRon Miscavige, the father of the Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, remembers when he first introduced his son to Church practices. http://abcnews.go.com/US/scientology-le ... d=38675334

The LipTV – MediaMahemScientology & David Miscavige's Ruthless Game Exposed“Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me,” a book written by Ron Miscavige, the father of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, is examined with author and journalist Tony Ortega just days ahead of its publication. We break down the Church’s response to the book, the latest developments in the Laura Decrescenzo forced abortion lawsuit and Lisa Marie Presley’s underground war against Scientology. Finally, we look at how former Scientology members are fighting the Church’s disconnection policy and explain the connection between cult leader Aleister Crowley and the Scientology cross, in this uncensored Media Mayhem interview hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.https://youtu.be/-8leThywjbw

ABC 7Eyewitness NewsScientology: Woman alleges forced abortion in lawsuit vs. church Imagine signing a "Billion Year Contract" when you're barely out of elementary school, and pledging your eternal devotion to a religious order - not just for this lifetime, but for all future lifetimes.That's what Laura DeCrescenzo did back in 1991. She was twelve years old at the time and that commitment meant she had to move out of her parents' home in New Mexico and into Scientology's "Pac Base" in Hollywood.http://abc7.com/news/scientology-woman- ... h/1316454/

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 7): The Way to HappinessWe've finally got what you've been looking for: the meaning of life. Yes, you've been thinking to yourself, "How can I be ultimately happy?" Well, the answer is in a 70-page booklet called "The Way to Happiness," that is IN NO WAY affiliated with the Church of Scientology, other than being written by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. And the organization which distributes said booklet is IN NO WAY Scientologist, other than being run by members of the Church.http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... -happiness

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 8 ): The Purification Rundown RundownRoss prepares for Scientology's hardcore detoxification program, in which he will sweat out his toxins in a sauna, chug niacin, and drink gross water until he's free of the harmful effects of... peas? Meanwhile, Carrie digs into the dirt of what actually happens in one's body during the rundown, and gets a formal invitation to Sunday Service. Then, join our duo as they attend the weekly service and read LRH's hilariously redundant words of wisdom. And finally, find out how they're found out. Will Ross and Carrie be kicked out of Scientology? Who knows!http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... wn-rundown

CBS PhillyTalk Radio 1210 WPHTFather Of Scientology’s Leader: Church Is AbusiveRon Miscavige, the father of the leader of the Church of Scientology, David Miscavige, and author of the new book, Ruthless, talked with Rich Zeoli about his time inside the church and what’s happened to him since leaving. Miscavige said the entire organization is run on a culture of fear and mental abuse.http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/0 ... s-abusive/

BBC Radio 4Scientology’s Ideal OrgsMartin Padfield and Steve Cannane feature a review of Scientology's Ideal Orgs in the UK.https://youtu.be/WkcA89mskds

TV:

KOAT Albuquerque New Mexico – ABC 7Church of Scientology has vault hidden in New MexicoFifty miles east of Las Vegas New Mexico there are two huge diamonds inside two interlocking circles carved right into the earth. For years, neighbors wondered who owned the buildings and private airport next door. turns out county records show it's owned by the Church of Spiritual Technology, an organization affiliated with the Church of Scientology.http://www.koat.com/news/church-of-scie ... o/39301208

ABC 7 Eyewitness News Scientology: Woman alleges forced abortion in lawsuit vs. churchA lawsuit against the Church of Scientology claims the church falsely imprisoned a woman and forced her to have an abortion at age 17.https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientology- ... 04374.html

Channel 7 News – AustraliaScientology’s Family Values: Bryan Seymour talks to Ron MiscavigeThe Church of Scientology is run by a "sociopath" who physically and verbally abuses those around him. So says his father, who has written a book about his son and what really goes on inside the secretive group.https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/31566111/sc ... ly-values/

FOX 5 - New YorkRon Miscavige: Scientology has evolved into a cultThe father of controversial Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige says he wants to set the record straight about his former faith and his son's role in what has now evolved into a "cult." At 80 years old, Ron Miscavige says he has nothing to lose by exposing the church because he's already lost his entire family to it as he explains in his tell-all, 'Ruthless.'http://www.fox5ny.com/good-day/137270378-story

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Center For Inquiry - Los AngelesThe Scourge of Scientology: Perspectives by a Hubbard Relative and a Former ScientologistIn their first joint appearance in Southern California, the great grandson of L. Ron Hubbard, Jamie DeWolf, and a former Scientologist, Chris Shelton, who has written a new book on Scientology, will share their insights and unique perspectives on the besieged organization. DeWolf is a performer, filmmaker, teaching artist and vaudevillian showman from Oakland, and Shelton was a member of the Sea Organization for 17 years who wrote Scientology from A to Xenu, which will be available for sale and signing. Held May 1, 2016.http://www.centerforinquiry.net/la/even ... gy_5-1-16/https://www.periscope.tv/w/1RDGlpWLnwlGL

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ross & Carrie OH NORoss and Carrie Audit Scientology (Part 9): Getting the BootYou've waited, you've suffered, and here it is: the final episode of our Scientology investigation. Find out how David Miscavige and his team gently kick Ross out of a church rally, what happens when Carrie tries to go back to attend an anti-psychiatry event at the church, and which of them accidentally gets invited to L. Ron Hubbard's birthday party (and goes). Plus, a few facts from Scientology's past, their kooky anti-psychiatry museum, some book recommendations, the inside scoop on who the heck Xenu is, and your questions about our investigation answered.http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2 ... g-the-boot

SurvivingScientologyRadio.comScientology Inc: L. Ron Hubbard Never Appointed David Miscavige as his Successor (Mark Fisher)In this podcast Mark Fisher -- David Miscavige's former assistant for many years at the Corporate Liaison Office and later RTC -- discusses how L. Ron Hubbard never appointed David Miscavige as his Successor. Instead, Author Services Inc. was the privately-owned for-profit company David Miscavige used to stage a palace coup to take over RTC after the death of L. Ron Hubbard.https://youtu.be/KyIGTutuEmw

Book ReleaseFair Game: The Incredible Untold Story of Scientology in AustraliaAs astonishing as it is compelling - Steve Cannane's extraordinary insight into Scientology in Australia is investigative journalism at its very best. From Rugby League players trying to improve their game, to Hollywood superstars and the depressed sons of media moguls, Scientology has recruited its share of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was the first place to ban Scientology, or that Scientology spies helped expose the Chelmsford Deep Sleep Scandal. Numerous Australians have held senior posts in the organisation only to fall foul of the top brass and lose their families as a result. Based on years of interviews and research, Walkley Award-winning journalist Steve Cannane tells for the first time the fascinating story of Australia's vital involvement with this powerful, secretive and punitive cult.http://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733331329/

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

EXCLUSIVE: Actress who called Tom Cruise a 'narcissistic baby' in an audition to be his girlfriend claims she was blacklisted by Scientology even though she was John Travolta’s friend and coughed up $1millionhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ientology-John-Travolta-s-friend-coughed-1million.html

Atheists on AirBeyond the Trailer Park Ep. 79: Ex-Scientologist Pete GriffithsThis week we are joined by ex-Scientologist Pete Griffiths. All the way from Ireland, "Griffiths ran a mission in Cumbria, in northern England, until his weekly figures petered out. By the time he moved to Westport, in 1998, he planned to return to Scientology once his children were grown and he could better afford it. It wasn’t until he heard of a protest in 2008 that he looked into Scientology online and had a “penny-dropping moment”. “From 1987 to 2008 the thought control was all in place,” he says. “Then a lengthy unravelling process began. I got so angry that I burned any Scientology stuff I had lying around in a bonfire. I couldn’t look at it any more. The sense of betrayal is just incredible. The clues are all there, but you don’t see them.”" Pete is now an anti-Scientology protester and YouTuber, offering support to former Scientologists and information about it's many flaws and issues to current members through protests.https://plus.google.com/events/c3reuiui ... gpjct0vipg

Sensibly Speaking Podcast #51 - A New Explanation of L. Ron HubbardOne of the biggest questions about Scientology is what were the intentions of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard in creating it and if it's a great big con, why would he have stuck with it for decades and written and done as much as he did. In this episode, guest Yuval Laor and I discuss a theory that could answer these questions and explain L. Ron Hubbard in a way that has never been talked about before.https://youtu.be/hUdcLUN3JpE

Sunrise 7 – Australia'My Scientology Movie' is stranger than fictionBryan Seymour speaks to Louis Theroux about the documentary investigating the controversial religion. LOUIS THEROUX: MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE is in cinemas for one week only from September 8.https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/w ... ion/#page1

“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy